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07 November 201914.42 The OECD appeals to Italy to reduce "the excessive prescription of antibiotics", which appears to be "the second highest among OECD countries" and contributes "potentially to higher rates of antimicrobial resistance". The OECD says this in its latest Health Report, which also states that it is necessary to "prepare the health system for a rapidly aging population", also in light of the possible future shortages of health personnel.OECD: reduce antibiotic prescriptions
2019-11-07T13:55:29.941Z
14.42 The OECD appeals to Italy to reduce "the excessive prescription of antibiotics", which appears to be "the second highest among the OECD countries" and which contributes "potentially to higher rates of antimicrobial resistance". The OECD says this in its latest Health Report, which also states that it is necessary to "prepare the health system for a rapidly aging population", also in light of the possible future shortages of health personnel.
Source: rainews